MICHAEL'S CAFE BISTRO
2304 NE 62 ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (14)
- 12A-07-5CriticalCorrected on site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves and began to prepare a customer order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves and began to prepare a customer order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Storage area freezer - raw fish and raw pork sausage stored over ready to eat açaí and pre cooked tequenos. Operator stored all items properly.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Storage area freezer - raw fish and raw pork sausage stored over ready to eat açaí and pre cooked tequenos. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12A-27-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then touched clean utensils without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and cook washed hands.
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then touched clean utensils without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 31B-04-4Corrected on site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink. Operator posted during inspection.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-47-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Upper shelf on Cookline above flip top - with exposed particle board.
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Upper shelf on Cookline above flip top - with exposed particle board.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on Cookline low boy freezer. 2. Upper shelf on Cookline with spices.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on Cookline low boy freezer. 2. Upper shelf on Cookline with spices.
Basic
- 14-33-4Repeat
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage area reach in unit.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage area reach in unit. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 02C-03-5Corrected on site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Front counter - milk and cream - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Front counter - milk and cream - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 02B-01-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached egg items. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached egg items. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 11-26-1
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Intermediate
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter - bottle of glass cleaner. Operator labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter - bottle of glass cleaner. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 53B-13-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate
- 36-34-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance - Cookline and back storage room.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance - Cookline and back storage room. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 16-04-4
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Triple sink in back room.
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Triple sink in back room.
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.